Puppy School, C4, 8pm
EVERY year, almost a million people in the UK acquire a puppy – but not all of know exactly what they are letting themselves in for. Luckily, that’s where this new series comes in as leading dog experts Oli Juste, Katie Patmore and Hannah Molloy bring their pop-up school to the spectacular grounds of Chatsworth House, where they teach novice pet owners how to navigate puppyhood. But while the canines may be the stars of the show, we also get an insight into the lives of their new families and their reasons for opening up their homes to dogs.
The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco, STV, 9pm
WHILE grappling with Jean’s sudden disappearance, a death in the Big Bop Club brings an international incident right to the women’s doorstep. Reeling from betrayals, Iris and Hailey work with Millie to plan a daring undercover operation to find Jean and expose Cold War treachery. Crystal Balint, Rachael Stirling, Julie Graham and Chanelle Peloso star in the final episode of this drama, set during the mid-1950s, following the lives of four remarkable women gifted with extraordinary intelligence.
The Sheridan Smith Story, C5, 9pm
DOCUMENTARY examining the life and career of the award-winning actress and singer, who has gained plaudits for her work in TV, theatre, radio and film over the past 20 years. Sheridan’s performing skills were honed from a young age, and she regularly appeared on stage with her parents, a professional country a western duo. At 16, she left her native Lincolnshire for London as a member of the National Youth Music Theatre, landing roles in shows such as Bugsy Malone.
The Last Leg, C4, 10pm
THE satirical comedy show is back for a 17th series – not bad for a programme that originally began life as part of Channel 4’s coverage of the 2012 Paralympics. The key to its longevity is the chemistry between the three hosts, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, as they offer their take on the headlines and deal with the eternal question “is it okay?” The show also boasts an impressive and eclectic line-up of guests for this new run of episodes.
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